Payment Information
Billing & Insurance
I am not contracted with any health insurance company, nor Medicare nor Medicaid. This means that payment is due in full at the time of service. We are happy to provide you with any necessary documentation so that you may submit the claim to your private health insurance company (e.g. Blue Cross, Aetna) for possible reimbursement. This does NOT apply for Medicare, if you wish to see me, a separate agreement will be signed demonstrating that you understand Medicare will NOT reimburse you for my services. I do not see patients covered under Medicaid.
I am not contracted with any health insurance company, Medicare nor Medicaid.
This means that payment is due in full at the time of service.
Private Health Insurance Reimbursement
We are happy to provide you with any necessary documentation so that you may submit the claim to your private health insurance company (e.g. Blue Cross, Aetna) for possible reimbursement. We can not guarantee that the claim will be covered and we can not file the claim for you. You will be expected to pay out-of-pocket.
Medicare
I can NOT give you documentation to seek Medicare reimbursement. If you wish to see me, a separate agreement will be signed demonstrating that you understand Medicare will NOT reimburse you for my services.
Medicaid
I do not see patients covered under Medicaid.
Online:
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ACH
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Visa
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Mastercard
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Discover
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American Express
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HSA/FSA Debit or Credit Cards
In Office:
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Cash/Checks
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Visa
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Mastercard
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Discover
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HSA/FSA Debit or Credit Cards
Paying online:
Choose your appointment type under "My Current rates" and you will be taken to STRIPE payments to securely enter your card information.
For your convenience, you can choose to store your card if you opt to pay online.
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New Patient Deposit
You will need to leave a $125 deposit for your New Patient Appointment. This can be via credit card, check or cash. This deposit will be refunded if you cancel your appointment 48 hours ahead of time. If you wish to cancel with less than 48 hours, we will make every effort to fill your appointment. If we can do so, we'll refund your deposit.
Missed Appointments are charged at full rate. To avoid this, please cancel your appointment at least 24 hours ahead of time. Missed appointment fees are waived for medical emergencies or obvious illness. I'll be as flexible as I can, but, I can't get that time back.
Many patients ask me about missed appointment fees. There is a shortage of Psychiatrists. The reality is that at least once a week, I am asked to see a new patient urgently, but I cannot do so because my schedule won't accommodate this. A missed appointment is more than just an inconvenience, it prevented someone else from getting care. This includes not canceling your first appointment in enough time for me to fill the appointment with another patient.